JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
10,846 km
6,739 miles
SIA
Xi'an
China
Distance
10,846 km
6,739 mi / 5,856 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
55°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

JNB SIA
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Xiguan Airport
IATA Code JNB SIA
ICAO Code FAOR ZLSN
City Johannesburg Xi'an
Country South Africa China
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 5,558 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 34.380000, 109.120000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Xi'an (SIA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Xiguan Airport (SIA) in Xi'an, China is 10,846 kilometers (6,739 miles / 5,856 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with China. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:31 in Johannesburg, it's 11:31 in Xi'an. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,558 feet between the two airports. Xiguan Airport sits lower than O. R. Tambo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Xi'an (SIA) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 243° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Xiguan Airport (SIA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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